Official Journal C 115 of the European Union

Volume 62 English edition Information and Notices 27 March 2019

Contents

II Information

INFORMATION FROM EUROPEAN UNION INSTITUTIONS, BODIES, OFFICES AND AGENCIES

European Commission

2019/C 115/01 Non-opposition to a notified concentration (Case M.9094 — Amcor/Bemis) (1) ...... 1

2019/C 115/02 Non-opposition to a notified concentration (Case M.9261 — CD&R/FHI) (1) ...... 1

2019/C 115/03 Communication from the Commission pursuant to Article 11(5) of the Monetary Agreement between the European Union and the Principality of Monaco ...... 2

IV Notices

NOTICES FROM EUROPEAN UNION INSTITUTIONS, BODIES, OFFICES AND AGENCIES

European Commission

2019/C 115/04 Euro exchange rates ...... 5

2019/C 115/05 Commission Decision of 18 March 2019 on the participation of the National Regulatory Authority of Montenegro in the Body of European Regulators for Electronic Communications ...... 6

EN (1) Text with EEA relevance. 2019/C 115/06 Commission Decision of 18 March 2019 on the participation of the National Regulatory Authority of the Republic of North Macedonia in the Body of European Regulators for Electronic Communications ...... 11

2019/C 115/07 Commission Decision of 18 March 2019 on the participation of the National Regulatory Authority of Bosnia and Herzegovina in the Body of European Regulators for Electronic Communications ...... 16

2019/C 115/08 Commission Decision of 18 March 2019 on the participation of the National Regulatory Authority of the Republic of Serbia in the Body of European Regulators for Electronic Communications ...... 21

2019/C 115/09 Commission Decision of 18 March 2019 on the participation of the National Regulatory Authority of Kosovo in the Body of European Regulators for Electronic Communications ...... 26

2019/C 115/10 Commission Decision of 18 March 2019 on the participation of the National Regulatory Authority of the Republic of Albania in the Body of European Regulators for Electronic Communications ...... 31

V Announcements

OTHER ACTS

European Commission

2019/C 115/11 Information on the assessment of technical files of established geographical indications for spirit drinks 36

2019/C 115/12 Notice for the attention of Tariq Gidar Group (TGG), whose name was added to the list referred to in Articles 2, 3 and 7 of Council Regulation (EC) No 881/2002 imposing certain specific restrictive measures directed against certain persons and entities associated with the ISIL (Da'esh) and Al-Qaida organisations, by virtue of Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2019/507 ...... 50 27.3.2019 EN Official Journal of the European Union C 115/1

II (Information)

INFORMATION FROM EUROPEAN UNION INSTITUTIONS, BODIES, OFFICES AND AGENCIES

EUROPEAN COMMISSION

Non-opposition to a notified concentration (Case M.9094 — Amcor/Bemis) (Text with EEA relevance) (2019/C 115/01)

On 11 February 2019, the Commission decided not to oppose the above notified concentration and to declare it compatible with the internal market. This decision is based on Article 6(1)(b) in conjunction with Article 6(2) of Council Regulation (EC) No. 139/2004 (1). The full text of the decision is available only in English and will be made public after it is cleared of any business secrets it may contain. It will be available: — in the merger section of the Competition website of the Commission (http://ec.europa.eu/competition/mergers/cases/). This website provides various facilities to help locate individual merger decisions, including company, case number, date and sectoral indexes, — in electronic form on the EUR-Lex website (http://eur-lex.europa.eu/homepage.html?locale=en) under document number 32019M9094. EUR-Lex is the online access to European law.

(1) OJ L 24, 29.1.2004, p. 1.

Non-opposition to a notified concentration (Case M.9261 — CD&R/FHI) (Text with EEA relevance) (2019/C 115/02)

On 1 March 2019, the Commission decided not to oppose the above notified concentration and to declare it compatible with the internal market. This decision is based on Article 6(1)(b) of Council Regulation (EC) No 139/2004 (1). The full text of the decision is available only in English and will be made public after it is cleared of any business secrets it may contain. It will be available: — in the merger section of the Competition website of the Commission (http://ec.europa.eu/competition/mergers/cases/). This website provides various facilities to help locate individual merger decisions, including company, case number, date and sectoral indexes, — in electronic form on the EUR-Lex website (http://eur-lex.europa.eu/homepage.html?locale=en) under document number 32019M9261. EUR-Lex is the online access to European law.

(1) OJ L 24, 29.1.2004, p. 1. C 115/2 EN Official Journal of the European Union 27.3.2019

Communication from the Commission pursuant to Article 11(5) of the Monetary Agreement between the European Union and the Principality of Monaco (2019/C 115/03)

The Joint Committee, which is composed of representatives of the Principality of Monaco and of the European Union, has amended the list contained in Annex B to the Monetary Agreement in accordance with Article 11(5) of the Mone tary Agreement between the European Union and the Principality of Monaco (1).

(1) OJ C 23, 28.1.2012, p. 13. 27.3.2019 EN Official Journal of the European Union C 115/3

ANNEX

‘ANNEX B

Deadline for Legal provisions to be implemented implementing

Prevention of money laundering

1 Regulation (EC) No 1889/2005 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 26 October 2005 on controls of cash entering or leaving the Community (OJ L 309, 25.11.2005, p. 9).

2 Regulation (EU) 2015/847 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 20 May 2015 on 30 June 2017 (2) information accompanying transfers of funds and repealing Regulation (EC) No 1781/2006 (OJ L 141, 5.6.2015, p. 1).

3 Directive (EU) 2015/849 of the European Parliament and of the Council of y20 Ma 2015 on 30 June 2017 (2) the prevention of the use of the financial system for the purposes of money laundering or terrorist financing, amending Regulation (EU) No 648 /2012 of the European Parliament and of the Council, and repealing Directive 2005/60/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council and Commission Directive 2006/70/EC (OJ L 141, 5.6.2015, p. 73).

Amended by:

4 Directive (EU) 2018/843 of the European Parliament and of the Council of y30 Ma 2018 31 December amending Directive (EU) 2015/849 on the prevention of the use of the financial system for the 2020 (4) purposes of money laundering or terrorist financing, and amending Directives 2009/138/EC and 2013/36/EU.

Supplemented and implemented by:

5 Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2016/1675 of 14y Jul 2016 supplementing Directive 1 December (EU) 2015/849 of the European Parliament and of the Council by identifying high-risk third 2017 (3) countries with strategic deficiencies (OJ L 254, 20.9.2016, p. 1).

Amended by:

6 Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2018/105 of 27 October 2017 amending Delegated 31 March Regulation (EU) 2016/1675, as regards adding Ethiopia to the list of high-risk third countries 2019 (4) in the table in point I of the Annex (OJ L 19, 24.1.2018, p. 1).

7 Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2018/212 of 13 December 2017 amending Delegated 31 March Regulation (EU) 2016/1675 supplementing Directive (EU) 2015/849 of the European Parliament 2019 (4) and of the Council, as regards adding Sri Lanka, Trinidad and Tobago, and Tunisia to the table in point I of the Annex (OJ L 41, 14.2.2018, p. 4).

Prevention of fraud and counterfeiting

8 Council Framework Decision 2001/413/JHA of y28 Ma 2001 combating fraud and counterfeiting of non-cash means of payment (OJ L 149, 2.6.2001, p. 1). C 115/4 EN Official Journal of the European Union 27.3.2019

Deadline for Legal provisions to be implemented implementing

9 Council Regulation (EC) No 1338/2001 of 28 June 2001 laying down measures necessary for the protection of the euro against counterfeiting (OJ L 181, 4.7.2001, p. 6).

Amended by:

10 Council Regulation (EC) No 44/2009 of 18 December 2008 amending Regulation (EC) No 1338 /2001 laying down measures necessary for the protection of the euro against counterfeiting (OJ L 17, 22.1.2009, p. 1).

11 Council Decision 2001/887/JHA of 6 December 2001 on the protection of the euro against counterfeiting (OJ L 329, 14.12.2001, p. 1).

12 Council Regulation (EC) No 2182/2004 of 6 December 2004 concerning medals and tokens similar to euro coins (OJ L 373, 21.12.2004, p. 1).

Amended by:

13 Council Regulation (EC) No 46/2009 of 18 December 2008 amending Regulation (EC) No 2182/2004 concerning medals and tokens similar to euro coins (OJ L 17, 22.1.2009, p. 5).

14 Directive 2014/62/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council of y15 Ma 2014 on the 30 June 2016 (1) protection of the euro and other currencies against counterfeiting by criminal law, and replacing Council Framework Decision 2000/383/JHA (OJ L 151, 21.5.2014, p. 1).

Banking and financial legislation

15 Directive 97/9/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 3 March 1997 on investor-compensation schemes (OJ L 84, 26.3.1997, p. 22).

(1) The Joint Committee agreed on this deadline in 2014 pursuant to Article 11(5) of the Monetary Agreement between the European Union and the Principality of Monaco. (2) The Joint Committee agreed on this deadline in 2015 pursuant to Article 11(5) of the Monetary Agreement between the European Union and the Principality of Monaco. (3) The Joint Committee agreed on this deadline in 2017 pursuant to Article 11(5) of the Monetary Agreement between the European Union and the Principality of Monaco. (4) The Joint Committee agreed on this deadline in 2018 pursuant to Article 11(5) of the Monetary Agreement between the European Union and the Principality of Monaco.’ 27.3.2019 EN Official Journal of the European Union C 115/5

IV (Notices)

NOTICES FROM EUROPEAN UNION INSTITUTIONS, BODIES, OFFICES AND AGENCIES

EUROPEAN COMMISSION

Euro exchange rates (1) 26 March 2019 (2019/C 115/04)

1 euro =

Currency Exchange rate Currency Exchange rate USD US dollar 1,1291 CAD Canadian dollar 1,5132 JPY Japanese yen 124,72 HKD Hong Kong dollar 8,8622 DKK Danish krone 7,4654 NZD New Zealand dollar 1,6345 GBP Pound sterling 0,85330 SGD Singapore dollar 1,5254 SEK Swedish krona 10,4263 KRW South Korean won 1 280,91 ZAR South African rand 16,2218 CHF Swiss franc 1,1222 CNY Chinese yuan renminbi 7,5818 ISK Iceland króna 136,90 HRK Croatian kuna 7,4188 NOK Norwegian krone 9,6398 IDR Indonesian rupiah 15 999,35 BGN Bulgarian lev 1,9558 MYR Malaysian ringgit 4,5971 CZK Czech koruna 25,769 PHP Philippine peso 59,404 HUF Hungarian forint 316,10 RUB Russian rouble 72,5964 PLN Polish zloty 4,2934 THB Thai baht 35,730 RON Romanian leu 4,7580 BRL Brazilian real 4,3568 TRY Turkish lira 6,2404 MXN Mexican peso 21,5085 AUD Australian dollar 1,5832 INR Indian rupee 77,7555

(1) Source: reference exchange rate published by the ECB. C 115/6 EN Official Journal of the European Union 27.3.2019

COMMISSION DECISION of 18 March 2019 on the participation of the National Regulatory Authority of Montenegro in the Body of European Regulators for Electronic Communications (2019/C 115/05)

THE EUROPEAN COMMISSION,

Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,

Whereas:

(1) Article 17(1) of the Treaty on European Union lists the powers of the Commission and provides that the Commission is to promote the general interest of the Union and take appropriate initiatives to that end, exercise coordinating, executive and management functions, as laid down in the Treaties, and ensure the Union's external representation, with the exception of the common foreign and security policy and other cases provided for in the Treaties.

(2) Pursuant to Article 35(2) of Regulation (EU) 2018/1971 of the European Parliament and of the Council (1), the Board of Regulators, the working groups and the Management Board are to be open to the participation of regula tory authorities of third countries with primary responsibility in the field of electronic communications, where those third countries have entered into agreements with the Union to that effect. It also provides that under the relevant provisions of those agreements working arrangements are to be developed specifying, in particular, the nature, extent and manner in which the regulatory authorities of the third countries concerned will participate without the right to vote in the work of the Body of European Regulators for Electronic Communications (‘BEREC’) and of the BEREC Office, including provisions relating to participation in the initiatives carried out by BEREC, financial contributions and staff to the BEREC Office.

(3) Pursuant to Article 106 of the Stabilisation and Association Agreement between the European Communities and their Member States, of the one part, and the Republic of Montenegro, of the other part (2), cooperation on elec tronic communications is to primarily focus on priority areas related to the Community acquis in this field. The Parties are to strengthen in particular, cooperation in the area of electronic communications networks and elec tronic communications services. The Union and Montenegro have therefore entered into an agreement within the meaning of Article 35(2) of Regulation (EU) 2018/1971.

(4) The continuation of the participation of the regulatory authority of Montenegro in BEREC and the BEREC Office is fully consistent with the Western Balkans strategy (3), which calls for actions to develop the digital society, including the deployment of broadband and the lowering of roaming costs, and to align those countries' laws with the Union legislation. As indicated in the Digital Agenda for the Western Balkans (4), a closer relationship between the Union and Western Balkans National Regulatory Authorities (‘NRAs’) should help bring regulatory practice in the region closer to the practice in the Union.

(5) Given the interest of the Union in strengthening cooperation with Montenegro and fostering the adoption by Montenegro of the Union regulatory regime for electronic communications, it is appropriate to establish the work ing arrangements for the participation of the regulatory authority of Montenegro in the Board of Regulators and working groups of BEREC and the Management Board of the BEREC Office,

HAS DECIDED AS FOLLOWS:

Article 1 The national regulatory authority of Montenegro with primary responsibility for overseeing the day-to-day operation of the markets for electronic communications networks and services may participate in the Board of Regulators and Work ing Groups of the Body of European Regulators for Electronic Communications (‘BEREC’) and the Management Board of the BEREC Office.

(1) Regulation (EU) 2018/1971 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 11 December 2018 establishing the Body of European Regulators for Electronic Communications (BEREC) and the Agency for Support for BEREC (BEREC Office), amending Regulation (EU) 2015/2120 and repealing Regulation (EC) No 1211/2009 (OJ L 321, 17.12.2018, p. 1). (2) Council and Commission Decision 2010/224/EU, Euratom of 29 March 2010 on the conclusion of the Stabilisation and Association Agreement between the European Communities and their Member States, of the one part, and the Republic of Montenegro, of the other part (OJ L 108, 29.4.2010, p. 1). (3) Communication from the Commission to the European Parliament, the Council, the European Economic and Social Committee and the Committee of the Regions. A credible enlargement perspective for and enhanced EU engagement with the Western Balkans (Com(2018) 65 final, 6.2.2018). (4) SWD(2018) 360 final, Commission Staff Working Document, Measures in support of a Digital Agenda for the Western Balkans. 27.3.2019 EN Official Journal of the European Union C 115/7

The Terms of Reference for the participation of the national regulatory authority of Montenegro are set out in the Annex.

Article 2 This Decision shall enter into force on the day of its adoption.

Done at Brussels, 18 March 2019.

For the Commission Mariya GABRIEL Member of the Commission C 115/8 EN Official Journal of the European Union 27.3.2019

ANNEX

TERMS OF REFERENCE

1. Participation in the BEREC Board of Regulators 1. The national regulatory authority (‘NRA’) of Montenegro may participate in the work of the BEREC Board of Regula tors (BoR).

2. The NRA of Montenegro shall appoint a representative to participate in the deliberations of the BoR from among the head of the NRA, a member of its collegiate body or the replacement of either of them.

3. The NRA of Montenegro shall also appoint an alternate, who shall replace the representative in their absence. The alternate shall be appointed from among the head of the NRA, a member of its collegiate body, the replacement of either of them, or the staff of the NRA.

4. The representative of the NRA of Montenegro and the alternate shall be appointed in light of their knowledge in the field of electronic communications, taking into account relevant managerial, administrative and budgetary skills. In order to ensure a maximum benefit from their participation the NRA shall make efforts to limit the turnover of its representatives and, where possible, also of its alternates.

5. The participant of the NRA of Montenegro shall have the right to express an opinion in all discussions, whether they are held in a meeting of the BEREC BoR or by any other means. Such opinion shall be duly recorded in the minutes, according to the rules and working practices of the BoR.

6. The name of the representative of the NRA of Montenegro and of the alternate shall be included in the list of mem bers of the BoR published in accordance with Article 7(5) of Regulation (EU) 2018/1971 (1).

7. When participating in the works of the BoR, the representative of the NRA of Montenegro and the alternate shall neither seek nor take instructions from any government, institution, person or body.

2. Participation in the Working Groups 1. The NRA of Montenegro may nominate experts to participate in the Working Groups of BEREC.

2. Such experts may participate in all activities of the Working Groups, according to the rules and working practices of BEREC. They may express an opinion in all exchanges, whether they are held in a meeting of the Working Groups or by any other means.

3. Participation in the Management Board of the BEREC Office 1. The NRA of Montenegro may participate in the work of the Management Board of the BEREC Office (MB).

2. The NRA of Montenegro shall appoint the person appointed as representative in the BoR to participate in the works of the MB or a person other than the representative in the BoR from among the head of the NRA, a member of its collegiate body or the replacement of either of them

3. The NRA of Montenegro shall also appoint as alternate the person appointed as alternate of the representative in the BoR or another person, from among the head of NRA, a member of its collegiate body, the replacement of either of them, or the staff of NRA, who shall replace the representative in their absence.

4. The participant of the NRA of Montenegro shall have the right to express an opinion in all discussions, whether they are held in a meeting of the BEREC MB or by any other means. Such opinion shall be duly recorded in the minutes, according to the rules and working practices of the MB.

5. The name of the representative of the NRA of Montenegro and of the alternate shall be included in the list of mem bers of the MB published in accordance with Article 15(4) of Regulation (EU) 2018/1971.

6. When participating in the works of the MB, the representative of the NRA of Montenegro and the alternate shall neither seek nor take instructions from any government, institution, person or body.

4. Declarations of Interest 1. The representatives of the NRA of Montenegro to the BoR and the MB and their alternates shall each make a written declaration indicating their commitments and the absence or presence of any direct or indirect interests that might be considered to prejudice their independence.

These declarations shall be made at the time of taking up responsibilities and shall be published. They shall be accu rate and complete, and shall be updated where there is a risk of there being any direct or indirect interest that might be considered to prejudice the independence of the person making the declaration.

5. Staffing The BEREC Office may make use of staff from Montenegro, including seconded national experts and other staff not employed by the BEREC Office, pursuant to a decision to be issued by the MB.

6. Financial contribution of the NRA of Montenegro to the BEREC Office 1. The financial contribution to the budget of BEREC Office to be paid by the NRA of Montenegro in order to partici pate in BEREC, represents the full cost of its participation in accordance with points 1, 2 and 3 of this Annex. The amounts will be determined in accordance with point 6.2 below.

2. The financial contribution to be paid by the NRA of Montenegro, according to point 6.1, shall cover the following costs:

— Costs for reimbursement of travel expenses of the NRA representatives for BEREC meetings, according to the reimbursement rules of BEREC.

— Administrative costs relating to the above reimbursements for travel expenses, amounting to a maximum of 3 % of the amounts paid as reimbursements for travel expenses.

— Administrative costs relating to the overall participation of the NRA in the works of BEREC.

The amount of the financial contribution shall be determined by BEREC, taking into account, inter alia, the antici pated missions for the upcoming year and the actual missions and reimbursements for the past year(s).

3. The contribution of the NRA will be implemented in accordance with the financial rules of the BEREC Office, adopted pursuant to Article 29 of Regulation (EU) 2018/1971.

4. Travel costs and subsistence costs incurred by representatives and experts of the NRA of Montenegro for the pur poses of taking part in the work of BEREC and the BEREC Office, including related meetings, shall be reimbursed by the BEREC Office according to the rules stipulated in the BEREC Office Management Committee Decision concerning the reimbursement of travel, subsistence and other expenses incurred in the course of journeys made by persons not employed by the BEREC Office (2).

5. After the entry into force of this Decision and at the beginning of each following year, the BEREC Office shall send to the NRA a call for funds corresponding to its contribution to the Agency under this Decision.

6. This contribution shall be expressed in EUR and paid into a EUR bank account of the BEREC Office.

7. The NRA of Montenegro shall pay its contribution according to the call for funds for its own part within 30 days after the call for funds is sent by the BEREC Office.

8. Any delay in the payment of the contribution shall give rise to the payment of interest by the NRA on the outstand ing amount as from the due date. The interest rate corresponds to the rate applied by the European Central Bank on the due date for its operations in EUR, increased by 1,5 percentage points.

(2) BEREC Office MC Decision concerning the reimbursement of travel, subsistence and other expenses incurred in the course of journeys made by persons not employed by the BEREC Office and repealing the previous Management Committee Decision No MC/2013/05 of 6 June 2013 (MC/2015/13). C 115/10 EN Official Journal of the European Union 27.3.2019

7. Detailed working arrangements 1. The BoR and the MB shall specify the detailed working arrangements for the participation of the NRA of Montenegro, where needed, in accordance with Regulation (EU) 2018/1971 and the present Terms of Reference.

2. The NRA of Montenegro may participate in the work of BEREC, including the BoR and the Working Groups, and in the MB from the day of entry into force of this Decision, irrespectively of the finalisation of the detailed working arrangements of point 7.1 above. 27.3.2019 EN Official Journal of the European Union C 115/11

COMMISSION DECISION of 18 March 2019 on the participation of the National Regulatory Authority of the Republic of North Macedonia in the Body of European Regulators for Electronic Communications (2019/C 115/06)

THE EUROPEAN COMMISSION,

Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,

Whereas:

(2) Pursuant to Article 35(2) of Regulation (EU) 2018/1971 (1) of the European Parliament and of the Council the Board of Regulators, the working groups and the Management Board are to be open to the participation of regula tory authorities of third countries with primary responsibility in the field of electronic communications, where those third countries have entered into agreements with the Union to that effect. It also provides that under the relevant provisions of those agreements working arrangements are to be developed specifying, in particular, the nature, extent and manner in which the regulatory authorities of the third countries concerned will participate without the right to vote in the work of the Body of European Regulators for Electronic Communications (‘BEREC’) and of the BEREC Office, including provisions relating to participation in the initiatives carried out by BEREC, financial contributions and staff to the BEREC Office.

(3) Pursuant to Article 95 of the Stabilisation and Association Agreement between the European Communities and their Member States, of the one part, and the Republic of North Macedonia, of the other part (2), the Parties are to strengthen cooperation in the area of electronic communications infrastructures and associated services. Priority areas include, inter alia, policy development, legal and regulatory aspects, and institution building required for a liberalised environment. The Union and the Republic of North Macedonia have therefore entered into an agree ment within the meaning of Article 35(2) of Regulation (EU) 2018/1971.

(4) The continuation of the participation of the regulatory authority of the Republic of North Macedonia in BEREC and the BEREC Office is fully consistent with the Western Balkans strategy (3), which calls for actions to develop the digital society, including the deployment of broadband and the lowering of roaming costs, and to align those countries' laws with the Union legislation. As indicated in the Digital Agenda for the Western Balkans (4), a closer relationship between the Union and Western Balkans National Regulatory Authorities (‘NRAs’) should help bring regulatory practice in the region closer to the practice in the Union.

(5) Given the interest of the Union in strengthening cooperation with the Republic of North Macedonia and fostering the adoption by the Republic of North Macedonia of the Union regulatory regime for electronic communications, it is appropriate to establish the working arrangements for the participation of the regulatory authority of the Republic of North Macedonia in the Board of Regulators and working groups of BEREC and the Management Board of the BEREC Office,

HAS DECIDED AS FOLLOWS:

Article 1 The national regulatory authority of the Republic of North Macedonia with primary responsibility for overseeing the day-to-day operation of the markets for electronic communications networks and services may participate in the Board of Regulators and Working Groups of the Body of European Regulators for Electronic Communications (‘BEREC’) and the Management Board of the BEREC Office.

(1) Regulation (EU) 2018/1971 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 11 December 2018 establishing the Body of European Regulators for Electronic Communications (BEREC) and the Agency for Support for BEREC (BEREC Office), amending Regulation (EU) 2015/2120 and repealing Regulation (EC) No 1211/2009 (OJ L 321, 17.12.2018, p. 1). (2) Stabilisation and Association Agreement between the European Communities and their Member States, of the one part, and the Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, of the other part (OJ L 84, 20.3.2004, p. 13). (3) Communication from the Commission to the European Parliament, the Council, the European Economic and Social Committee and the Committee of the Regions. A credible enlargement perspective for and enhanced EU engagement with the Western Balkans (COM(2018) 65 final, 6.2.2018). (4) SWD(2018) 360 final, Commission Staff Working Document, Measures in support of a Digital Agenda for the Western Balkans. C 115/12 EN Official Journal of the European Union 27.3.2019

The Terms of Reference for the participation of the national regulatory authority of the Republic of North Macedonia are set out in the Annex.

Article 2 This Decision shall enter into force on the day of its adoption.

Done at Brussels, 18 March 2019.

For the Commission Mariya GABRIEL Member of the Commission 27.3.2019 EN Official Journal of the European Union C 115/13

ANNEX

TERMS OF REFERENCE

1. Participation in the BEREC Board of Regulators 1. The national regulatory authority (‘NRA’) of the Republic of North Macedonia may participate in the work of the BEREC Board of Regulators (BoR).

2. The NRA of the Republic of North Macedonia shall appoint a representative to participate in the deliberations of the BoR from among the head of the NRA, a member of its collegiate body or the replacement of either of them.

3. The NRA of the Republic of North Macedonia shall also appoint an alternate, who shall replace the representative in their absence. The alternate shall be appointed from among the head of the NRA, a member of its collegiate body, the replacement of either of them, or the staff of the NRA.

4. The representative of the NRA of the Republic of North Macedonia and the alternate shall be appointed in light of their knowledge in the field of electronic communications, taking into account relevant managerial, administrative and budgetary skills. In order to ensure a maximum benefit from their participation the NRA shall make efforts to limit the turnover of its representatives and, where possible, also of its alternates.

5. The participant of the NRA of the Republic of North Macedonia shall have the right to express an opinion in all discussions, whether they are held in a meeting of the BEREC BoR or by any other means. Such opinion shall be duly recorded in the minutes, according to the rules and working practices of the BoR.

6. The name of the representative of the NRA of the Republic of North Macedonia and of the alternate shall be included in the list of members of the BoR published in accordance with Article 7(5) of Regulation (EU) 2018/1971 (1).

7. When participating in the works of the BoR, the representative of the NRA of the Republic of North Macedonia and the alternate shall neither seek nor take instructions from any government, institution, person or body.

2. Participation in the Working Groups 1. The NRA of the Republic of North Macedonia may nominate experts to participate in the Working Groups of BEREC.

3. Participation in the Management Board of the BEREC Office 1. The NRA of the Republic of North Macedonia may participate in the work of the Management Board of the BEREC Office (MB).

2. The NRA of the Republic of North Macedonia shall appoint the person appointed as representative in the BoR to participate in the works of the MB or a person other than the representative in the BoR from among the head of the NRA, a member of its collegiate body or the replacement of either of them.

3. The NRA of the Republic of North Macedonia shall also appoint as alternate the person appointed as alternate of the representative in the BoR or another person, from among the head of NRA, a member of its collegiate body, the replacement of either of them, or the staff of NRA, who shall replace the representative in their absence.

4. The participant of the NRA of the Republic of North Macedonia shall have the right to express an opinion in all discussions, whether they are held in a meeting of the BEREC MB or by any other means. Such opinion shall be duly recorded in the minutes, according to the rules and working practices of the MB.

5. The name of the representative of the NRA of the Republic of North Macedonia and of the alternate shall be included in the list of members of the MB published in accordance with Article 15(4) of Regulation (EU) 2018/1971.

6. When participating in the works of the MB, the representative of the NRA of the Republic of North Macedonia and the alternate shall neither seek nor take instructions from any government, institution, person or body.

4. Declarations of Interest 1. The representatives of the NRA of the Republic of North Macedonia to the BoR and the MB and their alternates shall each make a written declaration indicating their commitments and the absence or presence of any direct or indirect interests that might be considered to prejudice their independence.

5. Staffing 1. The BEREC Office may make use of staff from the Republic of North Macedonia, including seconded national experts and other staff not employed by the BEREC Office, pursuant to a decision to be issued by the MB.

6. Financial contribution of the NRA of the Republic of North Macedonia to the BEREC Office 1. The financial contribution to the budget of BEREC Office to be paid by the NRA of the Republic of North Macedonia in order to participate in BEREC, represents the full cost of its participation in accordance with points 1, 2 and 3 of this Annex. The amounts will be determined in accordance with point 6.2 below.

2. The financial contribution to be paid by the NRA of the Republic of North Macedonia, according to point 6.1, shall cover the following costs:

— Costs for reimbursement of travel expenses of the NRA representatives for BEREC meetings, according to the reimbursement rules of BEREC.

— Administrative costs relating to the above reimbursements for travel expenses, amounting to a maximum of 3 % of the amounts paid as reimbursements for travel expenses.

— Administrative costs relating to the overall participation of the NRA in the works of BEREC.

3. The contribution of the NRA will be implemented in accordance with the financial rules of the BEREC Office, adopted pursuant to Article 29 of Regulation (EU) 2018/1971.

4. Travel costs and subsistence costs incurred by representatives and experts of the NRA of the Republic of North Macedonia for the purposes of taking part in the work of BEREC and the BEREC Office, including related meetings, shall be reimbursed by the BEREC Office according to the rules stipulated in the BEREC Office Management Com mittee Decision concerning the reimbursement of travel, subsistence and other expenses incurred in the course of journeys made by persons not employed by the BEREC Office (2).

6. This contribution shall be expressed in EUR and paid into a EUR bank account of the BEREC Office.

7. The NRA of the Republic of North Macedonia shall pay its contribution according to the call for funds for its own part within 30 days after the call for funds is sent by the BEREC Office.

(2) BEREC Office MC Decision concerning the reimbursement of travel, subsistence and other expenses incurred in the course of journeys made by persons not employed by the BEREC Office and repealing the previous Management Committee Decision No MC/2013/05 of 6 June 2013 (MC/2015/13). 27.3.2019 EN Official Journal of the European Union C 115/15

7. Detailed working arrangements 1. The BoR and the MB shall specify the detailed working arrangements for the participation of the NRA of the Republic of North Macedonia, where needed, in accordance with Regulation (EU) 2018/1971 and the present Terms of Reference.

2. The NRA of the Republic of North Macedonia may participate in the work of BEREC, including the BoR and the Working Groups, and in the MB from the day of entry into force of this Decision, irrespectively of the finalisation of the detailed working arrangements of point 7.1 above. C 115/16 EN Official Journal of the European Union 27.3.2019

COMMISSION DECISION of 18 March 2019 on the participation of the National Regulatory Authority of Bosnia and Herzegovina in the Body of European Regulators for Electronic Communications (2019/C 115/07)

THE EUROPEAN COMMISSION,

Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,

Whereas:

(2) Pursuant to Article 35(2) of Regulation (EU) 2018/1971 of the European Parliament and of the Council (1) the Board of Regulators, the working groups and the Management Board are to be open to the participation of regula tory authorities of third countries with primary responsibility in the field of electronic communications, where those third countries have entered into agreements with the Union to that effect. It also provides that under the relevant provisions of those agreements working arrangements are to be developed specifying, in particular, the nature, extent and manner in which the regulatory authorities of the third countries concerned will participate without the right to vote in the work of the Body of European Regulators for Electronic Communications (‘BEREC’) and of the BEREC Office, including provisions relating to participation in the initiatives carried out by BEREC, financial contributions and staff to the BEREC Office.

(3) Pursuant to Article 104 of the Stabilisation and Association Agreement between the European Communities and their Member States, of the one part, and the Republic of Bosnia and Herzegovina, of the other part (2), coopera tion on electronic communications networks and services is to primarily focus on priority areas related to the Community acquis in this field. The Parties are to, strengthen in particular, cooperation in the area of electronic communications networks and electronic communications services. The Union and Bosnia and Herzegovina have therefore entered into an agreement within the meaning of Article 35(2) of Regulation (EU) 2018/1971.

(4) The participation of the regulatory authority of Bosnia and Herzegovina in BEREC and the BEREC Office is fully consistent with the Western Balkans strategy (3), which calls for actions to develop the digital society, including the deployment of broadband and the lowering of roaming costs, and to align those countries' laws with the Union legislation. As indicated in the Digital Agenda for the Western Balkans (4), a closer relationship between the Union and Western Balkans National Regulatory Authorities (‘NRAs’) should help bring regulatory practice in the region closer to the practice in the Union.

(5) Given the interest of the Union in strengthening cooperation with Bosnia and Herzegovina and fostering the adoption by Bosnia and Herzegovina of the Union regulatory regime for electronic communications, it is appropriate to estab lish the working arrangements for the participation of the regulatory authority of Bosnia and Herzegovina in the Board of Regulators and working groups of BEREC and the Management Board of the BEREC Office,

HAS DECIDED AS FOLLOWS:

Article 1 The national regulatory authority of Bosnia and Herzegovina with primary responsibility for overseeing the day-to-day operation of the markets for electronic communications networks and services may participate in the Board of Regulators and Working Groups of the Body of European Regulators for Electronic Communications (‘BEREC’) and the Management Board of the BEREC Office.

(1) Regulation (EU) 2018/1971 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 11 December 2018 establishing the Body of European Regulators for Electronic Communications (BEREC) and the Agency for Support for BEREC (BEREC Office), amending Regulation (EU) 2015/2120 and repealing Regulation (EC) No 1211/2009 (OJ L 321, 17.12.2018, p. 1). (2) Stabilisation and Association Agreement between the European Communities and their Member States, of the one part, and Bosnia and Herzegovina, of the other part (OJ L 164, 30.6.2015, p. 2). (3) Communication from the Commission to the European Parliament, the Council, the European Economic and Social Committee and the Committee of the Regions. A credible enlargement perspective for and enhanced EU engagement with the Western Balkans (Com(2018) 65 final, 6.2.2018). (4) SWD(2018) 360 final, Commission Staff Working Document, Measures in support of a Digital Agenda for the Western Balkans. 27.3.2019 EN Official Journal of the European Union C 115/17

The Terms of Reference for the participation of the national regulatory authority of Bosnia and Herzegovina are set out in the Annex.

Article 2 This Decision shall enter into force on the day of its adoption.

Done at Brussels, 18 March 2019.

For the Commission Mariya GABRIEL Member of the Commission C 115/18 EN Official Journal of the European Union 27.3.2019

ANNEX

TERMS OF REFERENCE

1. Participation in the BEREC Board of Regulators 1. The national regulatory authority (‘NRA’) of Bosnia and Herzegovina may participate in the work of the BEREC Board of Regulators (BoR).

2. The NRA of Bosnia and Herzegovina shall appoint a representative to participate in the deliberations of the BoR from among the head of the NRA, a member of its collegiate body or the replacement of either of them.

3. The NRA of Bosnia and Herzegovina shall also appoint an alternate, who shall replace the representative in their absence. The alternate shall be appointed from among the head of the NRA, a member of its collegiate body, the replacement of either of them, or the staff of the NRA.

4. The representative of the NRA of Bosnia and Herzegovina and the alternate shall be appointed in light of their knowledge in the field of electronic communications, taking into account relevant managerial, administrative and budgetary skills. In order to ensure a maximum benefit from their participation the NRA shall make efforts to limit the turnover of its representatives and, where possible, also of its alternates.

5. The participant of the NRA of Bosnia and Herzegovina shall have the right to express an opinion in all discussions, whether they are held in a meeting of the BEREC BoR or by any other means. Such opinion shall be duly recorded in the minutes, according to the rules and working practices of the BoR.

6. The name of the representative of the NRA of Bosnia and Herzegovina and of the alternate shall be included in the list of members of the BoR published in accordance with Article 7(5) of Regulation (EU) 2018/1971 of the European Parliament and of the Council (1).

7. When participating in the works of the BoR, the representative of the NRA of Bosnia and Herzegovina and the alternate shall neither seek nor take instructions from any government, institution, person or body.

2. Participation in the Working Groups 1. The NRA of Bosnia and Herzegovina may nominate experts to participate in the Working Groups of BEREC.

3. Participation in the Management Board of the BEREC Office 1. The NRA of Bosnia and Herzegovina may participate in the work of the Management Board of the BEREC Office (MB).

2. The NRA of Bosnia and Herzegovina shall appoint the person appointed as representative in the BoR to participate in the works of the MB or a person other than the representative in the BoR from among the head of the NRA, a member of its collegiate body or the replacement of either of them.

3. The NRA of Bosnia and Herzegovina shall also appoint as alternate the person appointed as alternate of the repre sentative in the BoR or another person, from among the head of NRA, a member of its collegiate body, the replace ment of either of them, or the staff of NRA, who shall replace the representative in their absence.

4. The participant of the NRA of Bosnia and Herzegovina shall have the right to express an opinion in all discussions, whether they are held in a meeting of the BEREC MB or by any other means. Such opinion shall be duly recorded in the minutes, according to the rules and working practices of the MB.

5. The name of the representative of the NRA of Bosnia and Herzegovina and of the alternate shall be included in the list of members of the MB published in accordance with Article 15(4) of Regulation (EU) 2018/1971.

6. When participating in the works of the MB, the representative of the NRA of Bosnia and Herzegovina and the alter nate shall neither seek nor take instructions from any government, institution, person or body.

4. Declarations of Interest 1. The representatives of the NRA of Bosnia and Herzegovina to the BoR and the MB and their alternates shall each make a written declaration indicating their commitments and the absence or presence of any direct or indirect inter ests that might be considered to prejudice their independence.

5. Staffing The BEREC Office may make use of staff from Bosnia and Herzegovina, including seconded national experts and other staff not employed by the BEREC Office, pursuant to a decision to be issued by the MB.

6. Financial contribution of the NRA of Bosnia and Herzegovina to the BEREC Office 1. The financial contribution to the budget of BEREC Office to be paid by the NRA of Bosnia and Herzegovina in order to participate in BEREC, represents the full cost of its participation in accordance with points 1, 2 and 3 of this Annex. The amounts will be determined in accordance with point 6.2 below.

2. The financial contribution to be paid by the NRA of Bosnia and Herzegovina, according to point 6.1, shall cover the following costs:

— Costs for reimbursement of travel expenses of the NRA representatives for BEREC meetings, according to the reimbursement rules of BEREC.

— Administrative costs relating to the above reimbursements for travel expenses, amounting to a maximum of 3 % of the amounts paid as reimbursements for travel expenses.

— Administrative costs relating to the overall participation of the NRA in the works of BEREC.

3. The contribution of the NRA will be implemented in accordance with the financial rules of the BEREC Office, adopted pursuant to Article 29 of Regulation (EU) 2018/1971.

4. Travel costs and subsistence costs incurred by representatives and experts of the NRA of Bosnia and Herzegovina for the purposes of taking part in the work of BEREC and the BEREC Office, including related meetings, shall be reim bursed by the BEREC Office according to the rules stipulated in the BEREC Office Management Committee Decision concerning the reimbursement of travel, subsistence and other expenses incurred in the course of journeys made by persons not employed by the BEREC Office (2).

6. This contribution shall be expressed in EUR and paid into a EUR bank account of the BEREC Office.

7. The NRA of Bosnia and Herzegovina shall pay its contribution according to the call for funds for its own part within 30 days after the call for funds is sent by the BEREC Office.

(2) BEREC Office MC Decision concerning the reimbursement of travel, subsistence and other expenses incurred in the course of journeys made by persons not employed by the BEREC Office and repealing the previous Management Committee Decision No MC/2013/05 of 6 June 2013 (MC/2015/13). C 115/20 EN Official Journal of the European Union 27.3.2019

7. Detailed working arrangements 1. The BoR and the MB shall specify the detailed working arrangements for the participation of the NRA of Bosnia and Herzegovina, where needed, in accordance with Regulation (EU) 2018/1971 and the present Terms of Reference.

2. The NRA of Bosnia and Herzegovina may participate in the work of BEREC, including the BoR and the Working Groups, and in the MB from the day of entry into force of this Decision, irrespectively of the finalisation of the detailed working arrangements of point 7.1 above. 27.3.2019 EN Official Journal of the European Union C 115/21

COMMISSION DECISION of 18 March 2019 on the participation of the National Regulatory Authority of the Republic of Serbia in the Body of European Regulators for Electronic Communications (2019/C 115/08)

THE EUROPEAN COMMISSION,

Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,

Whereas:

(1) Article 17(1) of the Treaty on European Union lists the powers of the Commission and provides that the Commission is to promote the general interest of the Union and take appropriate initiatives to that end, exercise coordinating, executive and management functions, as laid down in the Treaties, and ensure the Union’s external representation, with the exception of the common foreign and security policy and other cases provided for in the Treaties.

(3) Pursuant to Article 106 of the Stabilisation and Association Agreement between the European Communities and their Member States, of the one part, and the Republic of Serbia, of the other part (2), cooperation on electronic communications is to primarily focus on priority areas related to the Community acquis in this field. The Parties are to strengthen in particular, cooperation in the area of electronic communications networks and electronic communications services. The Union and Serbia have therefore entered into an agreement within the meaning of Article 35(2) of Regulation (EU) 2018/1971.

(4) The continuation of the participation of the regulatory authority of Serbia in BEREC and the BEREC Office is fully consistent with the Western Balkans strategy (3), which calls for actions to develop the digital society, including the deployment of broadband and the lowering of roaming costs, and to align those countries’ laws with the Union legislation. As indicated in the Digital Agenda for the Western Balkans (4), a closer relationship between the Union and Western Balkans National Regulatory Authorities (‘NRAs’) should help bring regulatory practice in the region closer to the practice in the Union.

(5) Given the interest of the Union in strengthening cooperation with Serbia and fostering the adoption by Serbia of the Union regulatory regime for electronic communications, it is appropriate to establish the working arrange ments for the participation of the regulatory authority of Serbia in the Board of Regulators and working groups of BEREC and the Management Board of the BEREC Office,

HAS DECIDED AS FOLLOWS:

Article 1 The national regulatory authority of the Republic of Serbia with primary responsibility for overseeing the day-to-day operation of the markets for electronic communications networks and services may participate in the Board of Regula tors and Working Groups of the Body of European Regulators for Electronic Communications (‘BEREC’) and the Management Board of the BEREC Office.

(1) Regulation (EU) 2018/1971 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 11 December 2018 establishing the Body of European Regulators for Electronic Communications (BEREC) and the Agency for Support for BEREC (BEREC Office), amending Regulation (EU) 2015/2120 and repealing Regulation (EC) No 1211/2009 (OJ L 321, 17.12.2018, p. 1). (2) Council and Commission Decision 2013 /490/EU, Euratom of 22 July 2013 on the conclusion of the Stabilisation and Association Agreement between the European Communities and their Member States, of the one part, and the Republic of Serbia, of the other part (OJ L 278, 18.10.2013, p. 14). (3) Communication from the Commission to the European Parliament, the Council, the European Economic and Social Committee and the Committee of the Regions. A credible enlargement perspective for and enhanced EU engagement with the Western Balkans (Com(2018) 65 final, 6.2.2018). (4) SWD(2018) 360 final, Commission Staff Working Document, Measures in support of a Digital Agenda for the Western Balkans. C 115/22 EN Official Journal of the European Union 27.3.2019

The Terms of Reference for the participation of the national regulatory authority of the Republic of Serbia are set out in the Annex.

Article 2 This Decision shall enter into force on the day of its adoption.

Done at Brussels, 18 March 2019.

For the Commission Mariya GABRIEL Member of the Commission 27.3.2019 EN Official Journal of the European Union C 115/23

ANNEX

TERMS OF REFERENCE

1. Participation in the BEREC Board of Regulators 1. The national regulatory authority (‘NRA’) of the Republic of Serbia may participate in the work of the BEREC Board of Regulators (BoR).

2. The NRA of the Republic of Serbia shall appoint a representative to participate in the deliberations of the BoR from among the head of the NRA, a member of its collegiate body or the replacement of either of them.

3. The NRA of the Republic of Serbia shall also appoint an alternate, who shall replace the representative in their absence. The alternate shall be appointed from among the head of the NRA, a member of its collegiate body, the replacement of either of them, or the staff of the NRA.

4. The representative of the NRA of the Republic of Serbia and the alternate shall be appointed in light of their knowl edge in the field of electronic communications, taking into account relevant managerial, administrative and bud getary skills. In order to ensure a maximum benefit from their participation the NRA shall make efforts to limit the turnover of its representatives and, where possible, also of its alternates.

5. The participant of the NRA of the Republic of Serbia shall have the right to express an opinion in all discussions, whether they are held in a meeting of the BEREC BoR or by any other means. Such opinion shall be duly recorded in the minutes, according to the rules and working practices of the BoR.

6. The name of the representative of the NRA of the Republic of Serbia and of the alternate shall be included in the list of members of the BoR published in accordance with Article 7(5) of Regulation (EU) 2018/1971 of the European Parliament and of the Council (1).

7. When participating in the works of the BoR, the representative of the NRA of the Republic of Serbia and the alter nate shall neither seek nor take instructions from any government, institution, person or body.

2. Participation in the Working Groups 1. The NRA of the Republic of Serbia may nominate experts to participate in the Working Groups of BEREC.

3. Participation in the Management Board of the BEREC Office 1. The NRA of the Republic of Serbia may participate in the work of the Management Board of the BEREC Office (MB).

2. The NRA of the Republic of Serbia shall appoint the person appointed as representative in the BoR to participate in the works of the MB or a person other than the representative in the BoR from among the head of the NRA, a member of its collegiate body or the replacement of either of them.

3. The NRA of the Republic of Serbia shall also appoint as alternate the person appointed as alternate of the represen tative in the BoR or another person, from among the head of NRA, a member of its collegiate body, the replacement of either of them, or the staff of NRA, who shall replace the representative in their absence.

4. The participant of the NRA of the Republic of Serbia shall have the right to express an opinion in all discussions, whether they are held in a meeting of the BEREC MB or by any other means. Such opinion shall be duly recorded in the minutes, according to the rules and working practices of the MB.

5. The name of the representative of the NRA of the Republic of Serbia and of the alternate shall be included in the list of members of the MB published in accordance with Article 15(4) of Regulation (EU) 2018/1971.

6. When participating in the works of the MB, the representative of the NRA of the Republic of Serbia and the alter nate shall neither seek nor take instructions from any government, institution, person or body.

4. Declarations of Interest 1. The representatives of the NRA of the Republic of Serbia to the BoR and the MB and their alternates shall each make a written declaration indicating their commitments and the absence or presence of any direct or indirect interests that might be considered to prejudice their independence.

5. Staffing 1. The BEREC Office may make use of staff from the Republic of Serbia, including seconded national experts and other staff not employed by the BEREC Office, pursuant to a decision to be issued by the MB.

6. Financial contribution of the NRA of the Republic of Serbia to the BEREC Office 1. The financial contribution to the budget of BEREC Office to be paid by the NRA of the Republic of Serbia in order to participate in BEREC, represents the full cost of its participation in accordance with points 1, 2 and 3 of this Annex. The amounts will be determined in accordance with point 6.2 below.

2. The financial contribution to be paid by the NRA of the Republic of Serbia, according to point 6.1, shall cover the following costs:

— Costs for reimbursement of travel expenses of the NRA representatives for BEREC meetings, according to the reimbursement rules of BEREC.

— Administrative costs relating to the above reimbursements for travel expenses, amounting to a maximum of 3 % of the amounts paid as reimbursements for travel expenses.

— Administrative costs relating to the overall participation of the NRA in the works of BEREC.

3. The contribution of the NRA will be implemented in accordance with the financial rules of the BEREC Office, adopted pursuant to Article 29 of Regulation (EU) 2018/1971.

4. Travel costs and subsistence costs incurred by representatives and experts of the NRA of the Republic of Serbia for the purposes of taking part in the work of BEREC and the BEREC Office, including related meetings, shall be reim bursed by the BEREC Office according to the rules stipulated in the BEREC Office Management Committee Decision concerning the reimbursement of travel, subsistence and other expenses incurred in the course of journeys made by persons not employed by the BEREC Office (2).

6. This contribution shall be expressed in EUR and paid into a EUR bank account of the BEREC Office.

7. The NRA of the Republic of Serbia shall pay its contribution according to the call for funds for its own part within 30 days after the call for funds is sent by the BEREC Office.

(2) BEREC Office MC Decision concerning the reimbursement of travel, subsistence and other expenses incurred in the course of journeys made by persons not employed by the BEREC Office and repealing the previous Management Committee Decision No MC/2013/05 of 6 June 2013 (MC/2015/13). 27.3.2019 EN Official Journal of the European Union C 115/25

7. Detailed working arrangements 1. The BoR and the MB shall specify the detailed working arrangements for the participation of the NRA of the Republic of Serbia, where needed, in accordance with Regulation (EU) 2018/1971 and the present Terms of Reference.

2. The NRA of the Republic of Serbia may participate in the work of BEREC, including the BoR and the Working Groups, and in the MB from the day of entry into force of this Decision, irrespectively of the finalisation of the detailed working arrangements of point 7.1 above. C 115/26 EN Official Journal of the European Union 27.3.2019

COMMISSION DECISION of 18 March 2019 on the participation of the National Regulatory Authority of Kosovo (*) in the Body of European Regulators for Electronic Communications (2019/C 115/09)

THE EUROPEAN COMMISSION,

Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,

Whereas:

(3) Pursuant to Article 111 of the Stabilisation and Association Agreement between the European Communities and their Member States, of the one part, and the Republic of Kosovo (*), of the other part (2), cooperation on elec tronic communications is to primarily focus on priority areas related to the EU acquis in this field. The Parties are to strengthen in particular, cooperation in the area of electronic communications networks and electronic com munications services, paying particular attention to ensuring and strengthening the independence of the relevant regulatory authorities. The Union and Kosovo have therefore entered into an agreement within the meaning of Article 35(2) of Regulation (EU) 2018/1971.

(4) The participation of the regulatory authority of Kosovo in BEREC and the BEREC Office is fully consistent with the Western Balkans strategy (3), which calls for actions to develop the digital society, including the deployment of broadband and the lowering of roaming costs, and to align those countries' laws with the Union legislation. As indicated in the Digital Agenda for the Western Balkans (4) , a closer relationship between the Union and Western Balkans National Regulatory Authorities (‘NRAs’) should help bring regulatory practice in the region closer to the practice in the Union.

(5) Given the interest of the Union in strengthening cooperation with Kosovo and fostering the adoption by Kosovo of the Union regulatory regime for electronic communications, it is appropriate to establish the working arrange ments for the participation of the regulatory authority of Kosovo in the Board of Regulators and working groups of BEREC and the Management Board of the BEREC Office,

(*) This designation is without prejudice to positions on status, and is in line with UNSCR 1244/1999 and the ICJ Opinion on the Kosovo declaration of independence. (1) Regulation (EU) 2018/1971 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 11 December 2018 establishing the Body of Euro pean Regulators for Electronic Communications (BEREC) and the Agency for Support for BEREC (BEREC Office), amending Regula tion (EU) 2015/2120 and repealing Regulation (EC) No 1211/2009 (OJ L 321, 17.12.2018, p. 1). (2) Stabilisation and Association Agreement between the European Union and the European Atomic Energy Community, of the one part, and Kosovo (*) , of the other part (OJ L 71, 16.3.2016, p. 3). (3) Communication from the Commission to the European Parliament, the Council, the European Economic and Social Committee and the Committee of the Regions. A credible enlargement perspective for and enhanced EU engagement with the Western Balkans (COM(2018) 65 final, 6.2.2018). (4) SWD(2018) 360 final, Commission Staff Working Document, Measures in support of a Digital Agenda for the Western Balkans. 27.3.2019 EN Official Journal of the European Union C 115/27

HAS DECIDED AS FOLLOWS:

Article 1 The national regulatory authority of Kosovo with primary responsibility for overseeing the day-to-day operation of the markets for electronic communications networks and services may participate in the Board of Regulators and Working Groups of the Body of European Regulators for Electronic Communications (‘BEREC’) and the Management Board of the BEREC Office.

The Terms of Reference for the participation of the national regulatory authority of Kosovo are set out in the Annex.

Article 2 This Decision shall enter into force on the day of its adoption.

Done at Brussels, 18 March 2019.

For the Commission Mariya GABRIEL Member of the Commission C 115/28 EN Official Journal of the European Union 27.3.2019

ANNEX

TERMS OF REFERENCE

1. Participation in the BEREC Board of Regulators 1. The national regulatory authority (‘NRA’) of Kosovo (*) may participate in the work of the BEREC Board of Regula tors (BoR).

2. The NRA of Kosovo shall appoint a representative to participate in the deliberations of the BoR from among the head of the NRA, a member of its collegiate body or the replacement of either of them.

3. The NRA of Kosovo shall also appoint an alternate, who shall replace the representative in their absence. The alter nate shall be appointed from among the head of the NRA, a member of its collegiate body, the replacement of either of them, or the staff of the NRA.

4. The representative of the NRA of Kosovo and the alternate shall be appointed in light of their knowledge in the field of electronic communications, taking into account relevant managerial, administrative and budgetary skills. In order to ensure a maximum benefit from their participation the NRA shall make efforts to limit the turnover of its repre sentatives and, where possible, also of its alternates.

5. The participant of the NRA of Kosovo shall have the right to express an opinion in all discussions, whether they are held in a meeting of the BEREC BoR or by any other means. Such opinion shall be duly recorded in the minutes, according to the rules and working practices of the BoR.

6. The name of the representative of the NRA of Kosovo and of the alternate shall be included in the list of members of the BoR published in accordance with Article 7(5) of Regulation (EU) 2018/1971 of the European Parliament and of the Council (1).

7. When participating in the works of the BoR, the representative of the NRA of Kosovo and the alternate shall neither seek nor take instructions from any government, institution, person or body.

2. Participation in the Working Groups 1. The NRA of Kosovo may nominate experts to participate in the Working Groups of BEREC.

3. Participation in the Management Board of the BEREC Office 1. The NRA of Kosovo may participate in the work of the Management Board of the BEREC Office (MB).

2. The NRA of Kosovo shall appoint the person appointed as representative in the BoR to participate in the works of the MB or a person other than the representative in the BoR from among the head of the NRA, a member of its collegiate body or the replacement of either of them.

3. The NRA of Kosovo shall also appoint as alternate the person appointed as alternate of the representative in the BoR or another person, from among the head of NRA, a member of its collegiate body, the replacement of either of them, or the staff of NRA, who shall replace the representative in their absence.

4. The participant of the NRA of Kosovo shall have the right to express an opinion in all discussions, whether they are held in a meeting of the BEREC MB or by any other means. Such opinion shall be duly recorded in the minutes, according to the rules and working practices of the MB.

5. The name of the representative of the NRA of Kosovo and of the alternate shall be included in the list of members of the MB published in accordance with Article 15(4) of Regulation (EU) 2018/1971.

6. When participating in the works of the MB, the representative of the NRA of Kosovo and the alternate shall neither seek nor take instructions from any government, institution, person or body.

4. Declarations of Interest 1. The representatives of the NRA of Kosovo to the BoR and the MB and their alternates shall each make a written declaration indicating their commitments and the absence or presence of any direct or indirect interests that might be considered to prejudice their independence.

5. Staffing The BEREC Office may make use of staff from Kosovo, including seconded national experts and other staff not employed by the BEREC Office, pursuant to a decision to be issued by the MB.

6. Financial contribution of the NRA of Kosovo to the BEREC Office 1. The financial contribution to the budget of BEREC Office to be paid by the NRA of Kosovo in order to participate in BEREC, represents the full cost of its participation in accordance with points 1, 2 and 3 of this Annex. The amounts will be determined in accordance with point 6.2 below.

2. The financial contribution to be paid by the NRA of Kosovo, according to point 6.1, shall cover the following costs:

— Costs for reimbursement of travel expenses of the NRA representatives for BEREC meetings, according to the reimbursement rules of BEREC.

— Administrative costs relating to the above reimbursements for travel expenses, amounting to a maximum of 3 % of the amounts paid as reimbursements for travel expenses.

— Administrative costs relating to the overall participation of the NRA in the works of BEREC.

3. The contribution of the NRA will be implemented in accordance with the financial rules of the BEREC Office, adopted pursuant to Article 29 of Regulation (EU) 2018/1971.

4. Travel costs and subsistence costs incurred by representatives and experts of the NRA of Kosovo for the purposes of taking part in the work of BEREC and the BEREC Office, including related meetings, shall be reimbursed by the BEREC Office according to the rules stipulated in the BEREC Office Management Committee Decision concerning the reimbursement of travel, subsistence and other expenses incurred in the course of journeys made by persons not employed by the BEREC Office (2).

6. This contribution shall be expressed in EUR and paid into a EUR bank account of the BEREC Office.

7. The NRA of Kosovo shall pay its contribution according to the call for funds for its own part within 30 days after the call for funds is sent by the BEREC Office.

(2) BEREC Office MC Decision concerning the reimbursement of travel, subsistence and other expenses incurred in the course of journeys made by persons not employed by the BEREC Office and repealing the previous Management Committee Decision No MC/2013/05 of 6 June 2013 (MC/2015/13). C 115/30 EN Official Journal of the European Union 27.3.2019

7. Detailed working arrangements 1. The BoR and the MB shall specify the detailed working arrangements for the participation of the NRA of Kosovo, where needed, in accordance with Regulation (EU) 2018/1971 and the present Terms of Reference.

2. The NRA of Kosovo may participate in the work of BEREC, including the BoR and the Working Groups, and in the MB from the day of entry into force of this Decision, irrespectively of the finalisation of the detailed working arrangements of point 7.1 above. 27.3.2019 EN Official Journal of the European Union C 115/31

COMMISSION DECISION of 18 March 2019 on the participation of the National Regulatory Authority of the Republic of Albania in the Body of European Regulators for Electronic Communications (2019/C 115/10)

THE EUROPEAN COMMISSION,

Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,

Whereas:

(3) Pursuant to Article 104 of the Stabilisation and Association Agreement between the European Communities and their Member States, of the one part, and the Republic of Albania, of the other part (2), cooperation on electronic communications is to primarily focus on priority areas related to the Community acquis in this field. The Parties are to strengthen in particular, cooperation in the area of electronic communications networks and associated services. The Union and Albania have therefore entered into an agreement within the meaning of Article 35(2) of Regulation (EU) 2018/1971.

(4) The continuation of the participation of the regulatory authority of Albania in BEREC and the BEREC Office is fully consistent with the Western Balkans strategy (3), which calls for actions to develop the digital society, includ ing the deployment of broadband and the lowering of roaming costs, and to align those countries' laws with the Union legislation. As indicated in the Digital Agenda for the Western Balkans (4), a closer relationship between the Union and Western Balkans National Regulatory Authorities (‘NRAs’) should help bring regulatory practice in the region closer to the practice in the Union.

(5) Given the interest of the Union in strengthening cooperation with Albania and fostering the adoption by Albania of the Union regulatory regime for electronic communications, it is appropriate to establish the working arrange ments for the participation of the regulatory authority of Albania in the Board of Regulators and working groups of BEREC and the Management Board of the BEREC Office,

HAS DECIDED AS FOLLOWS:

Article 1 The national regulatory authority of the Republic of Albania, with primary responsibility for overseeing the day-to-day operation of the markets for electronic communications networks and services may participate in the Board of Regula tors and Working Groups of the Body of European Regulators for Electronic Communications (‘BEREC’) and the Management Board of the BEREC Office.

(1) Regulation (EU) 2018/1971 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 11 December 2018 establishing the Body of European Regulators for Electronic Communications (BEREC) and the Agency for Support for BEREC (BEREC Office), amending Regulation (EU) 2015/2120 and repealing Regulation (EC) No 1211/2009 (OJ L 321, 17.12.2018, p. 1). (2) Stabilisation and Association Agreement between the European Communities and their Member States, of the one part, and the Republic of Albania, of the other part (OJ L 107, 28.4.2009, p. 166). (3) Communication from the Commission to the European Parliament, the Council, the European Economic and Social Committee and the Committee of the Regions. A credible enlargement perspective for and enhanced EU engagement with the Western Balkans (Com(2018) 65 final, 6.2.2018). (4) SWD(2018) 360 final, Commission Staff Working Document, Measures in support of a Digital Agenda for the Western Balkans. C 115/32 EN Official Journal of the European Union 27.3.2019

The Terms of Reference for the participation of the national regulatory authority of the Republic of Albania are set out in the Annex.

Article 2 This Decision shall enter into force on the day of its adoption.

Done at Brussels, 18 March 2019.

For the Commission Mariya GABRIEL Member of the Commission 27.3.2019 EN Official Journal of the European Union C 115/33

ANNEX

TERMS OF REFERENCE

1. Participation in the BEREC Board of Regulators 1. The national regulatory authority (‘NRA’) of the Republic of Albania may participate in the work of the BEREC Board of Regulators (BoR).

2. The NRA of the Republic of Albania shall appoint a representative to participate in the deliberations of the BoR from among the head of the NRA, a member of its collegiate body or the replacement of either of them.

3. The NRA of the Republic of Albania shall also appoint an alternate, who shall replace the representative in their absence. The alternate shall be appointed from among the head of the NRA, a member of its collegiate body, the replacement of either of them, or the staff of the NRA.

4. The representative of the NRA of the Republic of Albania and the alternate shall be appointed in light of their knowledge in the field of electronic communications, taking into account relevant managerial, administrative and budgetary skills. In order to ensure a maximum benefit from their participation the NRA shall make efforts to limit the turnover of its representatives and, where possible, also of its alternates.

5. The participant of the NRA of the Republic of Albania shall have the right to express an opinion in all discussions, whether they are held in a meeting of the BEREC BoR or by any other means. Such opinion shall be duly recorded in the minutes, according to the rules and working practices of the BoR.

6. The name of the representative of the NRA of the Republic of Albania and of the alternate shall be included in the list of members of the BoR published in accordance with Article 7(5) of Regulation (EU) 2018/1971 of the European Parliament and of the Council (1).

7. When participating in the works of the BoR, the representative of the NRA of the Republic of Albania and the alternate shall neither seek nor take instructions from any government, institution, person or body.

2. Participation in the Working Groups 1. The NRA of the Republic of Albania may nominate experts to participate in the Working Groups of BEREC.

3. Participation in the Management Board of the BEREC Office 1. The NRA of the Republic of Albania may participate in the work of the Management Board of the BEREC Office (MB).

2. The NRA of the Republic of Albania shall appoint the person appointed as representative in the BoR to participate in the works of the MB or a person other than the representative in the BoR from among the head of the NRA, a member of its collegiate body or the replacement of either of them.

3. The NRA of the Republic of Albania shall also appoint as alternate the person appointed as alternate of the represen tative in the BoR or another person, from among the head of NRA, a member of its collegiate body, the replacement of either of them, or the staff of NRA, who shall replace the representative in their absence.

4. The participant of the NRA of the Republic of Albania shall have the right to express an opinion in all discussions, whether they are held in a meeting of the BEREC MB or by any other means. Such opinion shall be duly recorded in the minutes, according to the rules and working practices of the MB.

5. The name of the representative of the NRA of the Republic of Albania and of the alternate shall be included in the list of members of the MB published in accordance with Article 15(4) of Regulation (EU) 2018/1971.

6. When participating in the works of the MB, the representative of the NRA of the Republic of Albania and the alter nate shall neither seek nor take instructions from any government, institution, person or body.

4. Declarations of Interest 1. The representatives of the NRA of the Republic of Albania to the BoR and the MB and their alternates shall each make a written declaration indicating their commitments and the absence or presence of any direct or indirect inter ests that might be considered to prejudice their independence.

5. Staffing 1. The BEREC Office may make use of staff from the Republic of Albania, including seconded national experts and other staff not employed by the BEREC Office, pursuant to a decision to be issued by the MB.

6. Financial contribution of the NRA of the Republic of Albania to the BEREC Office 1. The financial contribution to the budget of BEREC Office to be paid by the NRA of the Republic of Albania in order to participate in BEREC, represents the full cost of its participation in accordance with points 1, 2 and 3 of this Annex. The amounts will be determined in accordance with point 6.2 below.

2. The financial contribution to be paid by the NRA of the Republic of Albania, according to point 6.1, shall cover the following costs:

— Costs for reimbursement of travel expenses of the NRA representatives for BEREC meetings, according to the reimbursement rules of BEREC.

— Administrative costs relating to the above reimbursements for travel expenses, amounting to a maximum of 3 % of the amounts paid as reimbursements for travel expenses.

— Administrative costs relating to the overall participation of the NRA in the works of BEREC.

3. The contribution of the NRA will be implemented in accordance with the financial rules of the BEREC Office, adopted pursuant to Article 29 of Regulation (EU) 2018/1971.

4. Travel costs and subsistence costs incurred by representatives and experts of the NRA of the Republic of Albania for the purposes of taking part in the work of BEREC and the BEREC Office, including related meetings, shall be reim bursed by the BEREC Office according to the rules stipulated in the BEREC Office Management Committee Decision concerning the reimbursement of travel, subsistence and other expenses incurred in the course of journeys made by persons not employed by the BEREC Office (2).

6. This contribution shall be expressed in EUR and paid into a EUR bank account of the BEREC Office.

7. The NRA of the Republic of Albania shall pay its contribution according to the call for funds for its own part within 30 days after the call for funds is sent by the BEREC Office.

(2) BEREC Office MC Decision concerning the reimbursement of travel, subsistence and other expenses incurred in the course of journeys made by persons not employed by the BEREC Office and repealing the previous Management Committee Decision No MC/2013/05 of 6 June 2013 (MC/2015/13). 27.3.2019 EN Official Journal of the European Union C 115/35

7. Detailed working arrangements 1. The BoR and the MB shall specify the detailed working arrangements for the participation of the NRA of the Republic of Albania, where needed, in accordance with Regulation (EU) 2018/1971 and the present Terms of Reference.

2. The NRA of the Republic of Albania may participate in the work of BEREC, including the BoR and the Working Groups, and in the MB from the day of entry into force of this Decision, irrespectively of the finalisation of the detailed working arrangements of point 7.1 above. C 115/36 EN Official Journal of the European Union 27.3.2019

V (Announcements)

OTHER ACTS

EUROPEAN COMMISSION

Information on the assessment of technical files of established geographical indications for spirit drinks (2019/C 115/11)

This publication presents the results of the examination carried out by the European Commission on the technical files of established geographical indications (GI) for spirit drinks in accordance with Article 20(1) of Regulation (EC) No 110/2008 of the European Parliament and of the Council ( 1) and Article 9 of Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) No 716/2013 (2).

Pursuant to Article 20(1) of Regulation (EC) No 110/2008, Member States had to submit to the Commission a technical file for each GI registered in Annex III of this Regulation no later than 20 February 2015.

The Commission had received, within the deadline, technical files for 243 out of 330 established GIs. As a consequence, the Commission delisted 87 names ( 3) from Annex III of Regulation (EC) No 110/2008 and assessed the technical files received.

Pursuant to Article 9(1) of Regulation (EU) No 716/2013, the technical file submitted had to demonstrate that the requirements laid down in Article 15(1) of Regulation (EC) No 110/2008 were fulfilled. The abovementioned Article requires that a geographical indication shall be an indication which identifies a spirit drink as originating in a specific place, where a given quality, reputation or other characteristic of that spirit drink is essentially attributable to its geographical origin.

Commission’s examination did not include the verification of the compliance with other applicable rules, including requirements of the technical file on the mandatory bottling and/or dilution in the geographical area, since they are not related to the definition of GIs.

The Commission finalised the examination of the submitted 243 technical files of the established GIs with the following results:

1. Correction of names for 12 GIs and correction of the geographical area for one GI (4); and

2. Further removal of nine GIs for which, following the Commission observations addressed to Member States in accordance with Article 9(1) of Regulation (EU) No 716/2013, either the technical file was withdrawn by the Member State or the deficiencies pointed out were not remedied (5).

(1) Regulation (EC) No 110/2008 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 15 January 2008 on the definition, description, presentation, labelling and the protection of geographical indications of spirit drinks (OJ L 39, 13.2.2008, p. 16). (2) Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) No 716/2013 of 25 July 2013 laying down rules for the application of Regulation (EC) No 110/2008 of the European Parliament and of the Council on the definition, description, presentation, labelling and the protection of geographical indications of spirit drinks (OJ L 201, 26.7.2013, p. 21). (3) Commission Regulation (EU) 2016/1067 of 1 July 2016 amending Annex III to Regulation (EC) No 110/2008 (OJ L 178, 2.7.2016, p. 1). (4) Commission Regulation (EU) 2018/1098 of 2 August 2018 amending and correcting Annex III to Regulation (EC) No 110/2008 (OJ L 197, 3.8.2018, p. 7). (5) Regulation not yet adopted. Following the vote in the committee for spirit drinks on 4.12.2018 the adoption procedure was launched. The GIs to be removed are indicated in the attached annex. 27.3.2019 EN Official Journal of the European Union C 115/37

Based on the above, the established geographical indications for spirit drinks included in the Annex to this notice meet the conditions laid down in Article 15(1) of Regulation (EC) No 110/2008.

In order to provide a complete overview of currently protected GIs, the said Annex also includes, in addition to the established geographical indications, the following geographical indications registered pursuant to the procedure of Article 17 of Regulation (EC) No 110/2008: ‘Somerset Cider Brandy’, ‘Pisco’, ‘Újfehértói meggypálinka’, ‘ Ron de Guatemala’, ‘Гроздова ракия от Търговище’/‘Grozdova rakya ot Targovishte’, ‘Карнобатска гроздова ракия’/‘Гроздова ракия от Карнобат’/ ‘Karnobatska grozdova rakya’/‘Grozdova rakya ot Karnobat’ and ‘Tequila’. C 115/38 EN Official Journal of the European Union 27.3.2019

ANNEX

‘ANNEX III

GEOGRAPHICAL INDICATIONS

Country of origin (the precise Product category Geographical indication geographical origin is described in the technical file)

1. Rum

Rhum de la Martinique France

Rhum de la Guadeloupe France

Rhum de la Réunion France

Rhum de la Guyane France

Rhum de sucrerie de la Baie du Galion France

Rhum des Antilles françaises France

Rhum des départements français d'outre-mer France

Rum da Madeira Portugal

Ron de Guatemala Guatemala

2. Whisky/Whiskey

Scotch Whisky United Kingdom (Scotland)

Irish Whiskey/Uisce Beatha Eireannach/Irish Ireland Whisky (1)

Whisky breton/Whisky de Bretagne France

Whisky alsacien/Whisky d'Alsace France

3. Grain spirit

Korn/Kornbrand Germany, Austria, Belgium (German-speaking Community)

Münsterländer Korn/Kornbrand Germany

Sendenhorster Korn/Kornbrand Germany

Emsländer Korn/Kornbrand Germany

Haselünner Korn/Kornbrand Germany

Hasetaler Korn/Kornbrand Germany

Samanė Lithuania 27.3.2019 EN Official Journal of the European Union C 115/39

Country of origin (the precise Product category Geographical indication geographical origin is described in the technical file)

4. Wine spirit

Eau-de-vie de Cognac/Eau-de-vie des Charentes/ France Cognac (The denomination ‘Cognac’ may be supplemented by the following terms: — Fine — Grande Fine Champagne — Grande Champagne — Petite Fine Champagne — Petite Champagne — Fine Champagne — Borderies — Fins Bois — Bons Bois)

Fine Bordeaux France

Fine de Bourgogne France

Armagnac France (The denomination ‘Armagnac’ may be supplemented by the following terms: — Bas-Armagnac — Haut-Armagnac — Armagnac-Ténarèze — Blanche Armagnac)

Eau-de-vie de vin de la Marne France

Eau-de-vie de vin originaire du Bugey France

Eau-de-vie de vin des Côtes-du-Rhône France

Eau-de-vie de Faugères France

Eau-de-vie de vin originaire du Languedoc France

Aguardente de Vinho Douro Portugal

Aguardente de Vinho Ribatejo Portugal

Aguardente de Vinho Alentejo Portugal

Aguardente de Vinho da Região dos Vinhos Verdes Portugal

Aguardente de Vinho Lourinhã Portugal C 115/40 EN Official Journal of the European Union 27.3.2019

Country of origin (the precise Product category Geographical indication geographical origin is described in the technical file)

Сунгурларска гроздова ракия/Гроздова ракия Bulgaria от Сунгурларе/Sungurlarska grozdova rakya/ Grozdova rakya from Sungurlare

Сливенска перла (Сливенска гроздова ракия/ Bulgaria Гроздова ракия от Сливен)/Slivenska perla (Slivenska grozdova rakya/Grozdova rakya from Sliven)

Стралджанска Мускатова ракия/Мускатова Bulgaria ракия от Стралджа/Straldjanska Muscatova rakya/Muscatova rakya from Straldja

Поморийска гроздова ракия/Гроздова ракия от Bulgaria Поморие/Pomoriyska grozdova rakya/Grozdova rakya from Pomorie

Бургаска Мускатова ракия/Мускатова ракия Bulgaria от Бургас/Bourgaska Muscatova rakya/Muscatova rakya from Bourgas

Сухиндолска гроздова ракия/Гроздова ракия от Bulgaria Сухиндол/Suhindolska grozdova rakya/Grozdova rakya from Suhindol

Карловска гроздова ракия/Гроздова ракия от Bulgaria Карлово/Karlovska grozdova rakya/Grozdova rakya from Karlovo

Гроздова ракия от Търговище/Grozdova rakya ot Bulgaria Targovishte

‘Карнобатска гроздова ракия’/‘Гроздова ракия Bulgaria от Карнобат’/‘Karnobatska grozdova rakya’/ ‘Grozdova rakya ot Karnobat’

Vinars Târnave Romania

Vinars Vaslui Romania

Vinars Murfatlar Romania

Vinars Vrancea Romania

Vinars Segarcea Romania

5. Brandy/Weinbrand

Brandy de Jerez Spain

Brandy del Penedés Spain

Brandy italiano Italy

Deutscher Weinbrand Germany 27.3.2019 EN Official Journal of the European Union C 115/41

Country of origin (the precise Product category Geographical indication geographical origin is described in the technical file)

Wachauer Weinbrand Austria

Pfälzer Weinbrand Germany

6. Grape marc spirit

Marc de Champagne/Eau-de-vie de marc de France Champagne

Marc de Bourgogne/Eau-de-vie de marc de France Bourgogne

Marc du Bugey France

Marc de Savoie France

Marc des Côtes-du-Rhône/Eau-de-vie de marc des France Côtes du Rhône

Marc de Provence France

Marc du Languedoc France

Marc d'Alsace Gewurztraminer France

Marc d'Auvergne France

Marc du Jura France

Aguardente Bagaceira Bairrada Portugal

Aguardente Bagaceira Alentejo Portugal

Aguardente Bagaceira da Região dos Vinhos Portugal Verdes

Orujo de Galicia Spain

Grappa Italy

Grappa di Barolo Italy

Grappa piemontese/Grappa del Piemonte Italy

Grappa lombarda/Grappa della Lombardia Italy

Grappa trentina/Grappa del Trentino Italy

Grappa friulana/Grappa del Friuli Italy

Grappa veneta/Grappa del Veneto Italy

Südtiroler Grappa/Grappa dell'Alto Adige Italy

Grappa siciliana/Grappa di Sicilia Italy C 115/42 EN Official Journal of the European Union 27.3.2019

Country of origin (the precise Product category Geographical indication geographical origin is described in the technical file)

Grappa di Marsala (2) Italy

Τσικουδιά/Tsikoudia/Τσίπουρο/Tsipouro Greece

Τσικουδιά Κρήτης/Tsikoudia of Crete Greece

Τσίπουρο Μακεδονίας/Tsipouro of Macedonia Greece

Τσίπουρο Θεσσαλίας/Tsipouro of Thessaly Greece

Τσίπουρο Τυρνάβου/Tsipouro of Tyrnavos Greece

Ζιβανία/Τζιβανία/Ζιβάνα/Zivania Cyprus

Törkölypálinka Hungary

9. Fruit spirit

Schwarzwälder Kirschwasser Germany

Schwarzwälder Mirabellenwasser Germany

Schwarzwälder Williamsbirne Germany

Schwarzwälder Zwetschgenwasser Germany

Fränkisches Zwetschgenwasser Germany

Fränkisches Kirschwasser Germany

Fränkischer Obstler Germany

Mirabelle de Lorraine France

Kirsch d'Alsace France

Quetsch d'Alsace France

Framboise d'Alsace France

Mirabelle d'Alsace France

Kirsch de Fougerolles France

Südtiroler Williams/Williams dell'Alto Adige Italy

Südtiroler Marille/Marille dell'Alto Adige Italy

Südtiroler Kirsch/Kirsch dell'Alto Adige Italy

Südtiroler Zwetschgeler/Zwetschgeler dell'Alto Italy Adige

Südtiroler Obstler/Obstler dell'Alto Adige Italy 27.3.2019 EN Official Journal of the European Union C 115/43

Country of origin (the precise Product category Geographical indication geographical origin is described in the technical file)

Südtiroler Gravensteiner/Gravensteiner dell'Alto Italy Adige

Südtiroler Golden Delicious/Golden Delicious Italy dell'Alto Adige

Williams friulano/Williams del Friuli Italy

Sliwovitz del Veneto (3) Italy

Sliwovitz del Friuli-Venezia Giulia Italy

Distillato di mele trentino/Distillato di mele del Italy Trentino

Williams trentino/Williams del Trentino Italy

Sliwovitz trentino/Sliwovitz del Trentino Italy

Aprikot trentino/Aprikot del Trentino Italy

Medronho do Algarve Portugal

Kirsch Friulano/Kirschwasser Friulano Italy

Kirsch Trentino/Kirschwasser Trentino Italy

Kirsch Veneto/Kirschwasser Veneto (4) Italy

Wachauer Marillenbrand Austria

Szatmári Szilvapálinka Hungary

Kecskeméti Barackpálinka Hungary

Békési Szilvapálinka Hungary

Szabolcsi Almapálinka Hungary

Gönci Barackpálinka Hungary

Pálinka Hungary, Austria (for apricot spirits solely produced in the Länder of: Niederösterreich, Burgenland, Steiermark, Wien)

Újfehértói meggypálinka Hungary

Brinjevec Slovenia

Dolenjski sadjevec Slovenia

Троянска сливова ракия/Сливова ракия от Bulgaria Троян/Troyanska slivova rakya/Slivova rakya from Troyan C 115/44 EN Official Journal of the European Union 27.3.2019

Country of origin (the precise Product category Geographical indication geographical origin is described in the technical file)

Ловешка сливова ракия/Сливова ракия от Bulgaria Ловеч/Loveshka slivova rakya/Slivova rakya from Lovech

Pălincă Romania

Ţuică Zetea de Medieşu Aurit Romania

Ţuică de Argeş Romania

Horincă de Cămârzana Romania

Hrvatska loza Croatia

Hrvatska stara šljivovica Croatia

Slavonska šljivovica Croatia

Pisco (5) Peru

10. Cider spirit and perry spirit

Calvados France

Calvados Pays d'Auge France

Calvados Domfrontais France

Eau-de-vie de cidre de Bretagne France

Eau-de-vie de cidre de Normandie France

Eau-de-vie de poiré de Normandie France

Eau-de-vie de cidre du Maine France

Aguardiente de sidra de Asturias Spain

Somerset Cider Brandy (6) United Kingdom

15. Vodka

Svensk Vodka/Swedish Vodka Sweden

Suomalainen Vodka/Finsk Vodka/Vodka of Finland Finland

Polska Wódka/Polish Vodka Poland

Originali lietuviška degtinė/Original Lithuanian Lithuania vodka

Estonian vodka Estonia 27.3.2019 EN Official Journal of the European Union C 115/45

Country of origin (the precise Product category Geographical indication geographical origin is described in the technical file)

17. Geist

Schwarzwälder Himbeergeist Germany

18. Gentian

Bayerischer Gebirgsenzian Germany

Südtiroler Enzian/Genziana dell'Alto Adige Italy

Genziana trentina/Genziana del Trentino Italy

19. Juniper-flavoured spirit drinks

Genièvre/Jenever/Genever Belgium, The Netherlands, France (Départements Nord (59) and Pas- de-Calais (62)), Germany (German Bundesländer Nordrhein-Westfalen and Niedersachsen)

Genièvre de grains/Graanjenever/Graangenever Belgium, The Netherlands, France (Départements Nord (59) and Pas-de-Calais (62))

Jonge jenever/jonge genever Belgium, The Netherlands

Oude jenever/oude genever Belgium, The Netherlands

Hasseltse jenever/Hasselt Belgium (Hasselt, Zonhoven, Diepenbeek)

Balegemse jenever Belgium (Balegem)

O' de Flander-Oost-Vlaamse Graanjenever Belgium (Oost-Vlaanderen)

Peket-Pekêt/Pèket-Pèkèt de Wallonie Belgium (Région wallonne)

Genièvre Flandre Artois France (Départements Nord (59) and Pas-de-Calais (62))

Ostfriesischer Korngenever Germany

Steinhäger Germany

Gin de Mahón Spain

Vilniaus Džinas/Vilnius Gin Lithuania

Spišská borovička Slovakia

24. Akvavit/aquavit

Svensk Aquavit/Svensk Akvavit/Swedish Aquavit Sweden C 115/46 EN Official Journal of the European Union 27.3.2019

Country of origin (the precise Product category Geographical indication geographical origin is described in the technical file)

25. Aniseed-flavoured spirit drinks

Anís Paloma Monforte del Cid Spain

Hierbas de Mallorca Spain

Hierbas Ibicencas Spain

Chinchón Spain

Janeževec (7) Slovenia

29. Distilled Anis

Ouzo/Ούζο Cyprus, Greece

Ούζο Μυτιλήνης/Ouzo of Mitilene Greece

Ούζο Πλωμαρίου/Ouzo of Plomari Greece

Ούζο Καλαμάτας/Ouzo of Kalamata Greece

Ούζο Θράκης/Ouzo of Thrace Greece

Ούζο Μακεδονίας/Ouzo of Macedonia Greece

30. Bitter-tasting spirit drinks/ bitter

Rheinberger Kräuter Germany

Trejos devynerios Lithuania

Slovenska travarica (8) Slovenia

31. Flavoured vodka

Herbal vodka from the North Podlasie Lowland Poland aromatised with an extract of bison grass/Wódka ziołowa z Niziny Północnopodlaskiej aromatyzowana ekstraktem z trawy żubrowej

Polska Wódka/Polish Vodka (9) Poland

Originali lietuviška degtinė/Original Lithuanian Lithuania vodka (9)

32. Liqueur

Berliner Kümmel Germany

Hamburger Kümmel Germany

Münchener Kümmel Germany 27.3.2019 EN Official Journal of the European Union C 115/47

Country of origin (the precise Product category Geographical indication geographical origin is described in the technical file)

Chiemseer Klosterlikör Germany

Bayerischer Kräuterlikör Germany

Irish Cream (10) Ireland

Palo de Mallorca Spain

Mirto di Sardegna Italy

Liquore di limone di Sorrento Italy

Liquore di limone della Costa d'Amalfi Italy

Genepì del Piemonte Italy

Genepì della Valle d'Aosta Italy

Benediktbeurer Klosterlikör Germany

Ettaler Klosterlikör Germany

Ratafia de Champagne France

Ratafia catalana Spain

Suomalainen Marjalikööri/Suomalainen Finland Hedelmälikööri/Finsk Bärlikör/Finsk Fruktlikör/ Finnish berry liqueur/Finnish fruit liqueur

Mariazeller Magenlikör Austria

Steinfelder Magenbitter Austria

Wachauer Marillenlikör Austria

Jägertee/Jagertee/Jagatee Austria

Hüttentee Germany

Polish Cherry (11) Poland

Karlovarská Hořká (12) Czech Republic

Pelinkovec Slovenia

Blutwurz Germany

Cantueso Alicantino Spain

Licor café de Galicia Spain

Licor de hierbas de Galicia Spain

Génépi des Alpes/Genepì delle Alpi France, Italy C 115/48 EN Official Journal of the European Union 27.3.2019

Country of origin (the precise Product category Geographical indication geographical origin is described in the technical file)

Μαστίχα Χίου/Masticha of Chios Greece

Κίτρο Νάξου/Kitro of Naxos Greece

Κουμκουάτ Κέρκυρας/Koum Kouat of Corfu Greece

Τεντούρα/Tentoura Greece

Poncha da Madeira Portugal

Hrvatski pelinkovac Croatia

34. Crème de cassis

Cassis de Bourgogne France

Cassis de Dijon France

Cassis de Saintonge France

37a. Sloe-aromatised spirit drink Pacharán navarro Espagne or Pacharán

39. Maraschino/Marrasquino/ Zadarski maraschino Croatia Maraskino

40. Nocino

Nocino di Modena Italy

Orehovec (13) Slovenia

Other spirit drinks

Pommeau de Bretagne France

Pommeau du Maine France

Pommeau de Normandie France

Svensk Punsch/Swedish Punch Sweden

Inländerrum Austria

Bärwurz Germany

Aguardiente de hierbas de Galicia Spain

Aperitivo Café de Alcoy Spain

Herbero de la Sierra de Mariola Spain

Königsberger Bärenfang (14) Germany 27.3.2019 EN Official Journal of the European Union C 115/49

Country of origin (the precise Product category Geographical indication geographical origin is described in the technical file)

Ostpreußischer Bärenfang Germany

Ronmiel de Canarias Spain

Genièvre aux fruits/Vruchtenjenever/Jenever met Belgium, The Netherlands, vruchten/Fruchtgenever Germany (German Bundesländer Nordrhein-Westfalen and Niedersachsen)

Domači rum Slovenia

Irish Poteen/Irish Poitín (15) Ireland

Trauktinė Lithuania

Trauktinė Palanga Lithuania

Trauktinė Dainava Lithuania

Hrvatska travarica Croatia

Tequila United Mexican States

(1) The geographical indication Irish Whiskey/Uisce Beatha Eireannach/Irish Whisky covers whisky/whiskey produced in Ireland and Northern Ireland. (2) to be removed (3) to be removed (4) to be removed (5) The protection of the geographical indication Pisco under this Regulation shall be without prejudice to the use of the name Pisco for products originating in Chile protected under the Association Agreement between the Union and Chile of 2002. (6) The geographical indication Somerset Cider Brandy must be accompanied by the sales denomination ‘cider spirit’. (7) to be removed (8) to be removed (9) This product must bear on the label the sales denomination ‘flavoured vodka’. The term ‘flavoured’ may be replaced by the name of the predominant flavour. (10) The geographical indication Irish Cream covers the corresponding liqueur produced in Ireland and Northern Ireland. (11) to be removed (12) to be removed (13) to be removed (14) to be removed (15) The geographical indication Irish Poteen/Irish Poitín covers the corresponding spirit drink produced in Ireland and Northern Ireland.’ C 115/50 EN Official Journal of the European Union 27.3.2019

Notice for the attention of Tariq Gidar Group (TGG), whose name was added to the list referred to in Articles 2, 3 and 7 of Council Regulation (EC) No 881/2002 imposing certain specific restrictive measures directed against certain persons and entities associated with the ISIL (Da'esh) and Al-Qaida organisations, by virtue of Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2019/507 (2019/C 115/12)

1. Council Decision (CFSP) 2016/1693 (1) calls upon the Union to freeze the funds and economic resources of the members of the ISIL (Da'esh) and Al-Qaida organisation and other individuals, groups, undertakings and entities associated with them, as referred to in the list drawn up pursuant to UNSCR 1267(1999) and 1333(2000) to be updated regularly by the UN Committee established pursuant to UNSCR 1267(1999).

The list drawn up by this UN Committee comprises:

— ISIL (Da'esh) and Al Qaida;

— natural or legal persons, entities, bodies and groups associated with ISIL (Da'esh) and Al Qaida; and

— legal persons, entities and bodies owned or controlled by, or otherwise supporting, any of these associated persons, entities, bodies and groups.

Acts or activities indicating that an individual, group, undertaking, or entity is ‘associated with’ ISIL (Da'esh) and Al-Qaida include:

(a) participating in the financing, planning, facilitating, preparing, or perpetrating of acts or activities by, in conjunction with, under the name of, on behalf of, or in support of ISIL (Da'esh) and Al Qaida, or any cell, affiliate, splinter group or derivative thereof;

(b) supplying, selling or transferring arms and related materiel to any of them;

(d) otherwise supporting acts or activities of any of them.

2. The UN Security Council Committee approved on 22 March 2019 the addition of the entry of Tariq Gidar Group (TGG) to the ISIL (Da'esh) and Al-Qaida Sanctions Committee's list.

Tariq Gidar Group (TGG) may submit at any time a request to the UN Ombudsperson, together with any supporting documentation, for the decision to include it in the UN list referred to above, to be reconsidered. Such request should be sent to the following address:

United Nations — Office of the Ombudsperson Room TB-08041D New York, NY 10017 UNITED STATES OF AMERICA Tel: +1 2129632671 Fax: +1 2129631300/3778 Email: [email protected]

See for more information at https://www.un.org/sc/suborg/en/sanctions/1267/aq_sanctions_list/procedures-for-delisting

3. Further to the UN decision referred to in paragraph 2, the Commission has adopted Implementing Regulation (EU) 2019/507 (2), which amends Annex I to Council Regulation (EC) No 881/2002 of 27 May 2002 imposing certain spe cific restrictive measures directed against certain persons and entities associated with the ISIL (Da'esh) and Al-Qaida organisations (3). The amendment, made pursuant to Article 7(1)(a) and 7a(1) of Regulation (EC) No 881/2002, adds the name of Tariq Gidar Group (TGG) to the list in Annex I of that Regulation (‘Annex I’).

(1) OJ L 255, 21.9.2016, p. 25. (2) OJ L 85, 27.3.2019, p. 16. (3) OJ L 139, 29.5.2002, p. 9. 27.3.2019 EN Official Journal of the European Union C 115/51

The following measures of Regulation (EC) No 881/2002 apply to the individuals and entities included in Annex I:

(1) the freezing of all funds and economic resources belonging to the individuals and entities concerned, or owned or held by them, and the prohibition (on everyone) on making funds and economic resources available to any of the individuals and entities concerned or for their benefit, whether directly or indirectly (Articles 2 and 2a); and

(2) the prohibition on granting, selling, supplying or transferring technical advice, assistance or training related to military activities to any of the individuals and entities concerned, whether directly or indirectly (Article 3).

4. Article 7a of Regulation (EC) No 881 /2002 provides for a review process where observations on the grounds for listing are submitted by those listed. Individuals and entities added to Annex I by Implementing Regulation (EU) 2019/507 may make a request for the grounds for their listing to the Commission. This request should be sent to:

European Commission ‘Restrictive measures’ Rue de la Loi/Wetstraat 200 1049 Bruxelles/Brussel BELGIQUE/BELGIË

5. The attention of the individuals and entities concerned is also drawn to the possibility of challenging Implementing Regulation (EU) 2019/507 before the General Court of the European Union, in accordance with the conditions laid down in the fourth and sixth paragraphs of Article 263 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union.

6. For good order, the attention of the individuals and entities included in Annex I is drawn to the possibility of making an application to the competent authorities in the relevant Member State(s), as listed in Annex II to Regulation (EC) No 881 /2002, in order to obtain an authorisation to use frozen funds and economic resources for essential needs or specific payments in accordance with Article 2a of that Regulation.

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